The little kitten died very badly for me. How to help a kitten who is dying. Alarming symptoms of approaching death

Unfortunately, there is a high mortality rate among small kittens compared to other young pets. Most often, this attack occurs in newborn kittens (cases of kitten death a day after birth are not uncommon). Especially often, a kitten born from an unvaccinated cat dies. The weak immunity of a small kitten is not able to withstand deadly viral diseases (only in isolated cases is it possible to save the baby).

On the other hand, the kitten may die from injuries that are incompatible with life.

Anyway, what to do when the little kitten can no longer be returned? Where can the owner turn for help in order to see off the kitten on its last journey with dignity? The veterinary center VetKlinik-Msk has its own crematorium for animals.

24/7 ritual veterinary caregoes to the house to pick up a deceased kitten to take it to cremation or autopsy with an expert opinion (at the owner’s request, for example, to establish the cause of death in order to avoid a repeat case when there are other animals in the house).

Kittens died in Moscow or Moscow Region, where to call?!

The 24-hour funeral service for pets in Moscow and the Moscow region provides a full range of services from euthanasia to the issuance of an urn after individual cremation.

To cremate a kitten in Moscow and Moscow Region All you have to do is call the 24-hour dispatch telephone number of the funeral service for animals.The cost of the kitten cremation service depends on the weight of the pet. Therefore, the price of general cremation of a kitten will be one of the lowest in the price list.

Based on materials from the website www.icatcare.org

Unfortunately, when awaiting the birth of kittens, you must be prepared for the fact that some of them may not survive. In purebred cats, the early mortality rate of kittens is slightly higher than in domestic cats. One study provides data that about 7% of purebred kittens are stillborn, 9% die during the first eight weeks of life (mostly from the first to the third week). The number of kittens surviving after 8 weeks of life varies between breeds (from 75% to 95%), Persian kittens are the most likely to die.

Most kittens that are not destined to survive die before birth (they are stillborn) or in the first week of life. The number of deaths in kittens that lived for more than a week is significantly less. As a rule, while the cat is nursing kittens, death occurs from “non-infectious” causes; mortality from infectious diseases increases after the kitten is taken from its mother. This is because kittens receive protection against many infections through their mother's milk. Kittens that die between birth and weaning are called “fading.”

Neonatal isoerythrolysis.

For some cat breeds, neonatal isoerythrolysis is a fairly common cause of death in kittens. The cause of death in this case is the incompatibility of the blood groups of the cat and the kitten.

The kitten should begin suckling within the first 2 hours of life. Kittens receive antibodies from the cat's milk by absorbing them during the first 16 to 24 hours of life, so it is important that they nurse well during this period. Milk is necessary not only for good nutrition, but also for the acquisition of maternal derived immunity, which protects them from infections.

The effectiveness of maternal immunity usually decreases at 3-4 weeks of life, individually for each kitten; by this time the amount of antibodies should be sufficient. A kitten's own immunity has not yet developed, and since most vaccination programs begin after 8 weeks, kittens are at increased risk of infectious diseases during this period. Kittens that suckle poorly will not receive enough colostrum and will therefore not be protected by maternal immunity, becoming especially susceptible to infectious diseases at an early age.

Among the factors that increase the risk of infectious diseases in a kitten are the following:

• Insufficient amount of colostrum;
• Malnutrition;
• Low birth weight;
• Lack of oxygen during childbirth;
• Congenital diseases (especially of the immune system);
• Stress peritonitis;

In kittens, bacterial infections are often secondary to viral infections (cat flu, leukemia, immunodeficiency, peritonitis, parvovirus), although they can also be primary. Clinical signs depend on the nature and severity of the infestation and may include diarrhea, cough, difficulty breathing, arthritis, dermatitis, as well as less obvious signs more typical of fading kittens. Ultimately, many of these infections lead to septicemia (a form of sepsis where there are large numbers of bacteria in the blood) and death.

The death of a pet is a very sad event, but one way or another, you have to accept and survive it. Today, the birth of stillborn kittens is very common; there can be many reasons for this. And for this reason, a pet breeder needs to be prepared for anything and adequately assess what is happening. But if the kitten died,what to do in such situation? This question worries many owners who are faced with this problem for the first time.

First, let's look at the reasons that lead to dead kittens being born. These include:

• Heredity. If there has previously been a stillbirth along the male or female line, then the probability increases several times;
• The fetus developed with abnormalities or genetic abnormalities;
• Mating of closely related animals is a very common reason that kittens are born dead;
• If the blood type is incompatible, this factor is especially taken into account during breeding;
• If the female was injured during pregnancy or fell from a height;
• Inflammatory processes take place.

All this can lead to the female developing dying kitten, which is simply impossible to save.

But what to do if the kitten died, what measures need to be taken?! This is a very pressing question for breeders of domestic females. In the first seconds of birth, it is necessary to undertake a number of appropriate manipulations aimed at saving the baby. If within 20 minutes the animal does not come to its senses, it can be considered dead. To begin, the dead pet must be isolated from the cat and placed in a bag. In this case, it is best to take the dead animal to a veterinarian, who can determine the cause of what is happening. What is it for? This will prevent similar cases in the future. After giving birth, the mother also needs to be examined, because the reason for the birth of still kittens may be hidden in her.

If your cat is pregnant and you are not ready to deliver the baby yourself, call your veterinarian. This specialist has extensive experience in this, and in the event of a stillborn kitten, he will be able to personally take all necessary measures. Moreover, the veterinary clinic in St. Petersburg provides assistance to animals around the clock, and at home. Sometimes, with the help of a veterinarian, a stillborn kitten can be ruled out. But this is only if the kitten was alive at the time of birth.